The Social Archeology Channel

If you are under the impression that you've never heard Glen Campbell, you are probably mistaken. A gifted musician, vocalist and performer, the guitarist who fittingly came from Delight, Arkansas has delighted millions with his hit songs, movie and television appearances, and as one of the busiest session musicians in Hollywood during the 60s and 70s. Continue reading...

If you were a lover of all things peanut butter-related in the 70s, chances are good that a product called Koogle caught your eye. Not your typical spread, Koogle had a unique texture and came in assorted flavors that you either loved or loathed. Either way, this short-lived snack spread still conjures up plenty of flavorful memories for many a former kid. Continue reading...

Like pet rocks and mood rings, the Citizen's Band radio craze hit the 70's hard and fast. Spurred on by the success of the C.W. McCall song "Convoy," the popularity of C.B. radios skyrocketed, moving from truckers' rigs into private residences. The cries of "Breaker, Breaker" and "10-4 Good Buddy" could be heard for miles around. The song inspired a movie starring Kris Kristofferson and Ernest Borgnine, and eventually the craze manifested itself in a Saturday morning cartoon called CB Bears. Continue reading...

When purchasing cosmetics, women have always preferred the personal touch and Avon has been there to deliver for well over a hundred years. With an army of sales associates ready to meet you at your front door and provide that perfect shade of lipstick along with a plethora of other cosmetics, they have saved many a customer the inconvenience of running to the store for supplies. Continue reading...

Sitting side-by-side in the frozen aisle, the cold-blooded cousins named ice cream and sherbet always coexisted peacefully, but rarely crossed paths. Then came the Creamsicle, a vanilla ice cream bar coated in a layer of orange sherbet. This pairing of Popsicle and ice cream went on to become one of the most beloved frozen treats ever created. Continue reading...

In the world of toy action figures, every superhero eventually gets their day in the sun. But once in a while, a real person has such a larger than life persona that they achieve the same honor as their comic book counterparts. And, if ever there was a larger-than-life character whose gregarious nature simply screamed action-figure status, it was “The Greatest,” Mr. Muhammad Ali. Continue reading...

It’s a good thing the ability to talk to animals was wielded by the gentle-hearted Doctor Dolittle, whose greatest ambition was to locate the legendary Great Pink Sea Snail. Imagine the rebellious animal armies that he might have stirred up if that power was honed by the wrong hands: lions extending into the suburbs, fierce grizzlies rampaging through Wal-Mart, flocks of pigeons pecking city folk into submission. Continue reading...

In the 70s, one needn’t even be a hoops fan to know who the Harlem Globetrotters were. Formed in 1927 by millionaire Abe Saperstein, the Globetrotters were heralded around the world for their acrobatic and gravity-defying antics on the court. Whistling “Sweet Georgia Brown” all along the way, their celebrity appeal soared to slam-dunking heights and a Saturday morning cartoon show soon followed. Continue reading...